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GA HR1782
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
William Werkheiser
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on Coal Ash, composed of 8 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
- Directs the committee to study the effects of coal ash on human health and the environment, the costs and benefits of current disposal methods (surface impoundments and landfills), and the potential for new industrial or commercial uses of coal combustion byproducts
- Limits member allowances to no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from House of Representatives appropriations
- Requires any report with findings or proposed legislation to be approved by a majority vote of a quorum and filed with the Clerk of the House prior to the committee's abolishment
- The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2016
Legislative Description
House Study Committee on Coal Ash; create
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/22/2016
Committee Referrals
Special Rules3/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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